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… Information Overview Regular exercise may help control your diabetes, which can reduce your risk of severe diabetic neuropathy. But … are the usual signs of this problem. People with this type of neuropathy should not exercise in very hot or very …
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… Medicines That Can Cause Confusion or a Decreased Alertness On this page: … Overview Many prescription and non-prescription medicines can cause confusion or make you less alert. A few examples are: Antidepressants. …
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… Medicines That Can Cause Acute Kidney Injury On this page: Overview Overview Many medicines can cause acute kidney injury (which used to be called acute … all instructions on the label. Make sure every doctor you see knows about all of the medicines, vitamins, or …
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… Medicines That Can Cause Changes in Menstrual Bleeding On this page: … Overview Many prescription and non-prescription medicines can affect the menstrual cycle. A few examples are: Aspirin … used to treat cancer (chemotherapy). Thyroid medicines. If you are having changes in menstrual bleeding that you think …
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… Debbie's Story: People Can and Do Recover On this page: Debbie's Story Debbie's … in my most neurotic state, and he'd say, 'How natural that you feel that way.'" With her counsellor, who was also a … promotes a holistic message of self-recovery. "People can and do recover," she says. Debbie's story reflects her …
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… Right for You Actionset Overview When you're active, life can be better. Being active helps you look and feel your best and lowers your risk for a heart attack, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and some cancers. It gives …
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… sessions. Laser photocoagulation is usually not painful. You may feel a slight stinging sensation or see brief … any changes in vision that you notice. Follow-up treatment can make a big difference in keeping your vision for the … for macular edema caused by non-proliferative retinopathy can help restore lost vision.) Laser photocoagulation may be …
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… Physical Activity as You Get Older On this page: Overview … getting active. Being fit is important for everyone. You can benefit from physical activity even if you think of … Hip and spinal fractures. Falling. Coronary artery disease. Diabetes. Depression. Obesity. Physical activity doesn't …
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Diabetes: Should I Get an Insulin Pump? Decision Point You … will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Diabetes: Should I Get … directly to the body and do not need tubing. With this type, a remote device controls the pump. And some pumps are …
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… How Diabetes Causes Foot Problems On this page: Overview Overview When you have diabetes, your feet need extra care and attention. Diabetes can damage the nerve endings and blood vessels in your feet, …